Subtract 10/96 from 40/30
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 10/96
40/30 - 10/96 is 59/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
40/30 = 40 × 16/30 × 16 = 640/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/480 - 50/480 = 640 - 50/480 = 590/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
- In mixed form: 111/48
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